FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 24 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 54 games played, Wolves have recorded 11 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2007, with Sheff. Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 01 JanWolves0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 SepSheff. Utd.3 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Tue 22 NovWolves0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 15 OctSheff. Utd.1 - 0WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Sun 08 MayWolves4 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 27 NovSheff. Utd.3 - 3WolvesCHMP
2002/2003Mon 26 MaySheff. Utd.0 - 3WolvesD1PO

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Blades in those games, with 3 conceded.

Wolves's away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. A generous 13 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Sheff. Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 31 points from 18 games. Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 18 games giving them a return of 43 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.641110513
Wolves660013518

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Sheff. Utd., believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Wolves 3 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 16 outings ago.